(1.) Heard.
(2.) The Writ Petition seeks the following reliefs:
(3.) 2/8/1954 was the date when the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli gained "Liberation/Independence" from Portuguese rule and became part of the territory of India. From 1954 to 2020, 2nd August was permitted as a public holiday on account of Liberation or Independence. This was discontinued on 29/7/2021.